Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets (MAGMa) – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master

The MAGMa programme (Managing Art & Cultural Heritage in Global Markets) is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree that equips students with multidisciplinary skills to work in the global art, culture and heritage sectors. It combines academic learning with real-world professional contexts and international mobility across top European institutions.

What’s Offered

• A multiple Master’s degree from a consortium of five European universities, including the University of Glasgow, ISCTE–University Institute of Lisbon, Universidade de Lisboa, IESA Arts & Culture Paris, and Erasmus University Rotterdam.

• Exposure to global expertise in art markets, cultural economics, heritage law, and management.

• Study in multiple cities such as Lisbon, Paris, Rotterdam, and Glasgow, plus optional summer/winter schools.

• Professional networking, guest lectures, and opportunities for placements with cultural institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g., art history, economics, cultural management, law or related fields).

• English language proficiency is required where applicable.

• Degrees in other areas may be accepted if supported by relevant work experience.

Process & Structure

• The programme is delivered by a consortium of universities, with mandatory mobility across partner institutions.

• Students complete theoretical and practice-based modules across different countries and produce a dissertation in their final semester.

• Detailed application requirements are provided by the coordinating institution (University of Glasgow).

Scholarship

• Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for MAGMa provide up to €33,600 over the two years, covering tuition fees, travel insurance and a living stipend while students move between locations.

Career Prospects
Graduates are prepared for careers in art market management, museum curation, cultural heritage consulting, policy advising, exhibition design, nonprofit leadership, and other roles in the international art and heritage sectors.

Deadline

• For the 2026 entry, Erasmus Mundus Scholarship applications typically close on 19 January 2026 with results announced by early April 2026.